From Graham Dunn Sent Sun, Feb 16th 1997, 10:57
Please distribute as widely as possible: There is a computer virus that is being sent across the IDM mailing list. If you receive an email message with the subject line "Aphex Twin", "AFX", "Polygon Window" or "Caustic Window", DO NOT read the message, DELETE it immediately. Please read the messages below. Some miscreant is sending email under the title "AFX" nationwide, if you get anything like this DON'T DOWNLOAD THE FILE! It contains innocent-sounding musical suggestions that will initially cause you to lay out vast amounts of cash for obscure remixes and CDs on the Rephlex label. Once exposed to the AFX virius, though, you become addicted the phenomenon experts describe as "That fucked-up shit Richard does to your head". Further purchases will follow on the off chance that the evil mastermind, DRJ, masquerading as an electronic music artist, had anything to do with its recording (We have recived reports that perhaps DRJ may be only an anagram of the perpetrator's real name). Advanced cases have been known to drool uncontrollably when shown the Rephlex monthly releases list. The reason for this warning is because the AFX virus is virtually undetectable (aside from the above described symptoms). Once attacked, however, your musical tastes will be insecure. You may find yourself flying into a rage at the least provocation. If the words "The Latest Aphex Twin: IT SUCKS" cause you to foam at the mouth and reach for your keyboard, you may ALREADY be infected ! Although it can attack anyone, this virus is most likely to attack those susceptible to 'missing the forest for the trees' (c.f. "Trainspotting"). Researchers at IDM Labs, Dephex University have found this virus in a number of electronica fans and fear its spread. Please pass this on, for we must alert the general public of the security risks. Respects, Graham xxxxx@xxxxx.xxx Graham Dunn xxxxx@xxxx.xxx Hello Kthulhu: World chaos through cuteness - DNRC || ||| | ||| |||| | |||| | http://www.ghost.org/~inuse